Franz Josef

Franz Josef

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Franz Josef

Franz Josef glacier is almost unique in the world for its ease of access

A holiday to Franz Josef takes you to a "cool" wee town set in the rainforest which contains little more than a couple of cafes, a gas station and a supermarket. According to Maori legend, the glacier is actually the frozen tears of a maiden called Hinehukatere, who was crying for the one she loved. She made her man (Tane) climb the mountains with her but unfortunately near the top he slipped and fell to his death. Hinehukatere was heart broken and with her crying at such a high altitude her tears turned to ice and formed the glacier we all see today.

A holiday to Franz Josef takes you to a "cool" wee town set in the rainforest which contains little more than a couple of cafes, a gas station and a supermarket.
According to Maori legend, the glacier is actually the frozen tears of a maiden called Hinehukatere, who was crying for the one she loved. She made her man (Tane) climb the mountains with her but unfortunately near the top he slipped and fell to his death. Hinehukatere was heart broken and with her crying at such a high altitude her tears turned to ice and formed the glacier we all see today.

Fox Glacier can be visited throughout the year but late summer and winter are the most settled.

The West Coast is known for precipitation and Glacier Country is no exception. Weather patterns move through quickly—keep an eye on the conditions and plan activities accordingly. The mornings are often crisp and clear but afternoon fog rolls in quickly. If possible, spend a couple of days in Glacier Country to increase the likelihood of good views.

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